A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete February 28, 2026 at 01:03 AM

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Mark Carney is in India to repair strained relations between Canada and India, aiming to reduce both countries' reliance on US trade. The trip follows a period of tension after Canada accused India of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist in 2023, an allegation India denies. Carney's visit focuses on advancing a comprehensive free trade agreement that has been under discussion for 15 years. While Canada seeks to diversify its trade partners due to US tariffs, the allegations of Indian involvement in the separatist's death remain a sensitive issue, particularly for Canada's Sikh community. Canadian officials state that discussions on national security and foreign interference are ongoing, and they do not believe the Indian government is currently linked to violent crimes or threats on Canadian soil.

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canada-india relations 100% trade diversification 80% free trade agreement 70% us tariffs 60% extrajudicial killing 60% sikh separatist 50% national security 40% foreign interference 40%

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